374: Gary Christian - Playing With Tiger, Mental Game Mastery & Recap
02/20/25 • 47 min
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Today's guest is Gary Christian, a former PGA Tour player, broadcaster, and one of the most insightful minds in golf. Gary’s journey is anything but traditional—born in England, he played college golf at Auburn before grinding his way through the mini-tours and finally earning his PGA Tour card at the age of 40.
We dive into his late-blooming career, the mindset needed to chase a dream for decades, and what it was like competing against the best players in the world. He shares stories from his time on Tour, insights into course management, and lessons that every golfer—whether you’re a weekend warrior or aspiring pro—can apply to your game.
In this episode, you will learn:
- Life on the PGA Tour.
- Getting his PGA Tour card at 40 years old.
- What it was like playing with Tiger Woods at Bethpage Black.
And a lot more.
Read Gary's book, Beat The Course Not Yourself on Amazon now.
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Mental Golf Type: The Best Mental Game Training (use code WICKEDSMART to save 25%).
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Arccos Golf: The easiest way to track and analyze your stats (use code WICKEDSMART to save 10% on sensors or grips).
Also, don’t forget to connect on social media:
Follow on TikTok
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Subscribe on YouTube
Buy Wicked Smart Golf Amazon or Audible
Buy Wicked Smart Golf II on Amazon (Audible coming soon).
>>Use WHYGOLF Training aids to improve fast (use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 15% on the best training aids in golf.
Today's guest is Gary Christian, a former PGA Tour player, broadcaster, and one of the most insightful minds in golf. Gary’s journey is anything but traditional—born in England, he played college golf at Auburn before grinding his way through the mini-tours and finally earning his PGA Tour card at the age of 40.
We dive into his late-blooming career, the mindset needed to chase a dream for decades, and what it was like competing against the best players in the world. He shares stories from his time on Tour, insights into course management, and lessons that every golfer—whether you’re a weekend warrior or aspiring pro—can apply to your game.
In this episode, you will learn:
- Life on the PGA Tour.
- Getting his PGA Tour card at 40 years old.
- What it was like playing with Tiger Woods at Bethpage Black.
And a lot more.
Read Gary's book, Beat The Course Not Yourself on Amazon now.
WICKED SMART GOLF Recommended Products
DECADE Golf: The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%).
Rypstick: The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 10%)
Wicked Smart Golf Academy - The FASTEST way to play consistent golf.
Mental Golf Type: The Best Mental Game Training (use code WICKEDSMART to save 25%).
PrimePutt: The best putting mats in golf, use code “WICKEDSMART” to save 10% on your investment.
Arccos Golf: The easiest way to track and analyze your stats (use code WICKEDSMART to save 10% on sensors or grips).
Also, don’t forget to connect on social media:
Follow on TikTok
Follow on Instagram
Subscribe on YouTube
Buy Wicked Smart Golf Amazon or Audible
Buy Wicked Smart Golf II on Amazon (Audible coming soon).
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373: Gary Christian - Overcoming the Odds as the Oldest PGA Tour Rookie
>>Use WHYGOLF Training aids to improve fast (use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 15% on the best training aids in golf.
Today's guest is Gary Christian, a former PGA Tour player, broadcaster, and one of the most insightful minds in golf. Gary’s journey is anything but traditional—born in England, he played college golf at Auburn before grinding his way through the mini-tours and finally earning his PGA Tour card at the age of 40.
We dive into his late-blooming career, the mindset needed to chase a dream for decades, and what it was like competing against the best players in the world. He shares stories from his time on Tour, insights into course management, and lessons that every golfer—whether you’re a weekend warrior or aspiring pro—can apply to your game.
In this episode you will learn:
- How he got started in the game.
- Mindset tricks that helped him breakthrough.
- Proven ways to play better golf without swing changes.
- The importance of perseverance in pursuing your goals.
And a lot more.
WICKED SMART GOLF Recommended Products
DECADE Golf: The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%).
Rypstick: The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 10%)
Wicked Smart Golf Academy - The FASTEST way to play consistent golf.
Mental Golf Type: The Best Mental Game Training (use code WICKEDSMART to save 25%).
PrimePutt: The best putting mats in golf, use code “WICKEDSMART” to save 10% on your investment.
Arccos Golf: The easiest way to track and analyze your stats (use code WICKEDSMART to save 10% on sensors or grips).
Also, don’t forget to connect on social media:
Follow on TikTok
Follow on Instagram
Subscribe on YouTube
Buy Wicked Smart Golf Amazon or Audible
Buy Wicked Smart Golf II on Amazon (Audible coming soon).
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375: Alex Huang - The COO of DECADE Shares Priceless Scoring Strategies
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Alex Huang is the COO of DECADE Golf, the revolutionary course management system that’s changing the way golfers approach the game.
Alex shares the inside story of how DECADE Golf went from a groundbreaking concept to an essential tool used by some of the best players in the world, including top PGA Tour pros and elite amateurs. We dive deep into the strategies behind DECADE’s success and why course management is often the missing link for golfers who want to shoot lower scores—without changing their swing.
In this episode, we discuss:
- The hidden danger of front pins.
- The principle of "Point A to Zone B."
- Why the pin is not a target point (ever).
- Why missing short is so bad (and how to avoid it).
- The biggest course management mistake that most amateurs make.
And a lot more. Make sure to follow Alex on Instagram and join DECADE Golf.
WICKED SMART GOLF Recommended Products
WHYGOLF Training Aids: The best training aids to help your practice sessions (use code WICKEDSMART to save 15%).
Rypstick: The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 10%)
Wicked Smart Golf Academy - The FASTEST way to play consistent golf.
Mental Golf Type: The Best Mental Game Training (use code WICKEDSMART to save 25%).
PrimePutt: The best putting mats in golf, use code “WICKEDSMART” to save 10% on your investment.
Arccos Golf: The easiest way to track and analyze your stats (use code WICKEDSMART to save 10% on sensors or grips).
Also, don’t forget to connect on social media:
Follow on TikTok
Follow on Instagram
Subscribe on YouTube
Buy Wicked Smart Golf Amazon or Audible
Buy Wicked Smart Golf II on Amazon (Audible coming soon).
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